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广安中学2026年高考冲刺月测二
九 月 月 测 英 语 试 题
第一部分　听力(共两节,满分20分)
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1.When is the bus supposed to arrive
A.At 4:50.　　 B.At 5:05.　　 C.At 5:15.
2.Where is the new supermarket
A.Near the cinema.　　 B.Next to the bank C.Beside the theater.
3.What do the speakers disagree with about the holiday
A.How to go.　　 B.What to do.　　 C.When to leave.
4.What does the woman mean
A.She is hesitant.　　 B.She's glad to go. C.She's not interested.
5.How does the woman feel about the musical
A.So-so.　　 B.Great.　　 C.Terrible.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。
6.What is the woman doing
A.Asking for information. B.Doing a survey on airports. C.Complaining about the delay.
7.Which of the following places opens at 10:00
A.The restaurant.　　 B.The duty-free shop. C.The currency exchange office.
听第7段材料,回答第8至10题。
8.How much was the picture sold for at last
A.$1.8 million.　　　 B.$2 million.　　 　C.$3.8 million.
9.Who did Georges Remi give the original drawing to
A.A famous editor.　　 B.A young reporter. C.A 7-year-old boy.
10.What can be seen in the original picture
A.A blue lotus.　　 B.A man in a vase. C.A dog behind the vase.
听第8段材料,回答第11至13题。
11.Why is the man so moody
A.He's reading a romance novel.
B.He's suffering from a headache.
C.He's under the influence of some pills.
12.What did the woman ask the man to do tonight
A.Do some cleaning. B.Help with her term paper. C.Give her a guitar lesson.
13.What would the man like to drink
A.Coke.　　 B.Hot cocoa.　　 C.Soda water.
听第9段材料,回答第14至17题。
14.What does the man say about his physics lectures
A.They are too early.
B.They ruin his weekend.
C.They conflict with biology courses.
15.Why is there a shortage of dorm space
A.A dorm building is being rebuilt.
B.The number of students has increased greatly.
C.Students are not allowed to live outside the school.
16.What will the woman probably do next year
A.Live on campus.
B.Change her school courses.
C.Move to an off-campus apartment.
17.What does the man suggest in the end
A.Saving money next year.
B.Sharing an apartment next year.
C.Throwing a party next week.
听第10段材料,回答第18至20题。
18.What was Inhotim like before the 1990s
A.It was unique. B.It was popular. C.It was undeveloped.
19.What is the main purpose for the visitors to Inhotim
A.To experience the art.　　 B.To see the landscape. C.To visit the farm.
20.What does Inhotim bring the local area
A.More employment. B.Better living environment. C.Stronger cultural atmosphere.
第二部分　阅读(共两节,满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Wonderful Movies
Hoop Dreams
It tells about the story of two African-American high school students in Chicago and their dreams of becoming professional basketball players. Originally intended to be a 30-minute fort film, it eventually led to five years of filming. It was premiered at the 1994 Sounce Film Festival where it won the Audience Award for Best Documentary.
The Karate Kid
12-year-old Dre Parker could have been the most popular kid in Detroit, but his mother's test career move has landed him in China. With no friends in a strange land, Dre has no here to turn but a kind man, Mr. Han, who is a master of kung fu. He tells Dre that kung is not about fighting, but maturity and calm.
Raging Bull
It is an American sports film directed by Martin Scorsese and adapted by Paul Schrader d Mardik Martin from Jake LaMotta's autobiography Raging Bull: My Story. It stars Robert De Niro as Jake LaMotta, an Italian-American middleweight boxer who destroyed relationship with his wife and family.
Moneyball
Moneyball: The Art of Winning an Un fair Game, is a book by Michael Lewis, published in 2003, about the Oakland Athletics baseball team and its general manager Billy Beane. Its locus is the team's organizing a competitive baseball team. A film based on the book starring Brad Pitt and Jonah Hill was released in 2011.
21．Which movie is set in China
A．Hoop Dreams. B．Raging Bull.
C．The Karate Kid. D．Moneyball.
22．What is special about Raging Bull
A．It has won an award. B．It is adapted from a true story.
C．Its topic is about sports. D．It is directed by a foreigner.
23．Who is the role of Moneyball
A．Michael Lewis. B．Brad Pitt.
C．Jonah Hill. D．Billy Beane.
B
I was born and raised in Minnesota, the USA, but as an adult I have mostly lived in Europe and Africa. I teach cross-cultural management at the International Business School near Paris. For the last 15 years, I’ve studied how people in different parts of the world build trust, communicate, and make decisions especially in the workplace.
While traveling in Tokyo recently with a colleague, I gave a short talk to a group of 20 managers. At the end, I asked whether there were any questions or comments. No hands went up, so I went to sit down. My colleague whispered to me, “I think there actually were some comments, Erin. Do you mind if I try ” I agreed, but I guessed it a waste of breath. He asked the group again. “Any comments or questions ”
Still, no one raised a hand, but this time he looked very carefully at each person in the silent audience. Gesturing to one of them, he said, “Do you have something to add ” To my amazement, she responded “Yes, thank you.” and asked me a very interesting question. My colleague repeated this several times, looking directly at the audience and asking for more questions or comments.
After the session, I asked my colleague, “How do you know that those people had questions ” He hesitated, not sure how to explain it, and then said, “it has to do with how bright their eyes are.”
He continued, “In Japan, we don’t make as much direct eye contact as you do in the West. So when you asked if there were any comments, most people were not looking directly at you. But a few people in the group were looking right at you, and their eyes were bright. That indicates that they would be happy to have you call on them.”
I thought to myself I would never have learned from my upbringing in Minnesota. Since then, I try to focus on understanding behavior in other cultures I encounter, and keep finding the bright eyes in the room.
24．What can we conclude from the first paragraph
A．The author enjoys traveling around the world.
B．Life in Minnesota has made the author worn out.
C．The author is somewhat familiar with different cultures.
D．The author may start his own business in the future.
25．What was the author’s initial reaction when hearing the colleague’s whisper
A．He immediately went back to his seat and sat down.
B．He thought his colleague had some questions to ask.
C．He believed his colleague’s effort would be useless.
D．He felt very grateful for his colleague’s suggestion.
26．Where does the author’s colleague probably come from
A．Japan. B．America. C．Africa. D．France.
27．Which is the proper title for the passage
A．Focusing on Behavior in Cultures
B．Admiring the Beauty in the Eye
C．Sharing Different Cultures in Tokyo
D．Looking at Another Culture in the Eye
C
Imagine standing in front of a restaurant menu with countless options, each sounding appealing. You spend 20 minutes thinking, only to feel anxious that the dish you finally choose might not be the best one available. This is “FOBO” — the fear of a better option.
“FOBO is the anxiety that something better will come along, which makes it difficult to commit to existing choices when making a decision,” said venture capitalist Patrick McGinnis, who came up with the term, “Especially if there are several options available, you worry that a better or even perfect choice might be out there, yet you struggle to choose just one.” While it’s important to weigh pros and cons and think through major decisions, FOBO keeps us caught in a loop (循环), forever chasing the unclear “what if”.
The concept of FOBO is based on a mistaken belief that “the longer we look, the more options we will have, and this will somehow lead to a better outcome.” However, there’s no guarantee of this. Instead, people may wait so long that they end up losing good options and regret not making a choice sooner. Constantly second-guessing oneself and living in uncertainty can cause stress and exhaustion. Psychologist Patricia Dixon explains, “Mentally, FOBO can contribute to anxiety and depression, as the constant search for better options prevents individuals from fully enjoying their present circumstances. This mindset leads to dissatisfaction, weakens self-trust, and ultimately hinders personal growth and connection.”
To overcome FOBO, the key is to streamline decision-making processes. Start by setting clear priorities and narrowing down your options to make choices easier. Limit the time spent on decisions to avoid overthinking, break down complex decisions into smaller, manageable parts, and gather only essential information. Trust your instincts (直觉) and embrace the idea of focusing on finding a “good enough” option rather than obsessing over perfection. Remind yourself that even if a better option appears later, you’ve already made progress.
28．Why do people experience FOBO
A．They want to make decisions quickly.
B．They have few choices to select from.
C．They fear missing out on a better option.
D．They tend to take account of others’ views.
29．What is a potential impact of FOBO on individuals
A．It blocks their way to embracing different ideas.
B．It weakens their ability to analyze complex issues.
C．It prevents them from achieving a perfect outcome.
D．It makes them dissatisfied with their current situation.
30．What does the underlined word “streamline” in the last paragraph probably mean
A．Extend. B．Abandon. C．Evaluate. D．Simplify.
31．Which of the following is the best title for the text
A．FOBO: Decision-making Anxiety
B．Deciding Wisely: Avoiding Regret
C．FOBO: The Secret to Better Choices
D．Refusing Overthinking: Trusting Yourself
D
Unlike traditional rigid robots, soft robotics are built from flexible materials that copy the natural movements of living creatures. This design enables them to move through narrow spaces like disaster debris or complex paths inside the human body. However, adding sensors has been difficult. “The key was making them smart,” explains researcher Larry Cheng from Penn State University, “We needed robots that sense and act independently.”
The solution lies in electronic parts designed to bend. Traditional hard electronics limit robot movement, but Cheng’s team used bendable electronics spread across the body. They added magnetic materials inside. By adjusting magnetic fields, robots crawl, roll and twist wirelessly and battery-free.
Developing this technology faced two main obstacles. First, even bendable electronics are much stiffer than the robot’s soft material. “We arranged electronics like puzzle pieces to fit flexibly,” Cheng explained. Second, magnetic fields used for control can disturb electronic signals. The team redesigned circuits (电路) to prevent this interference, keeping sensors accurate near strong magnets.
These improvements allow robots to work with less human guidance. In rescue missions, they could find trapped people by detecting body heat. Medical versions might sense chemical changes to deliver drugs exactly where needed. Researchers are developing a pill-sized robot that patients could swallow. “It could examine the digestive system, collect samples, or treat diseases without surgery,” said Korean scientist Suk-Won Hwang, Cheng’s partner.
Future plans include creating tiny robots for blood vessel treatments. “Injected into veins, they could repair heart problems or target cancer cells,” Cheng described. Though unnamed yet, these robots might get public-suggested names. “That’s a fun idea,” Cheng laughed when asked about naming possibilities.
32．What is a major advantage of soft robotics
A．Rigid electronic control. B．Stiffer structural components
C．Strong built-in power supplies. D．Flexible movements in narrow spaces
33．What problems did researchers face in developing the soft robots
A．High cost and material scarcity.
B．Sensor accuracy and medical risks.
C．Stiff electronics and signal interference.
D．Limited movement and power shortage.
34．What can be inferred about future medical treatments in paragraph 4
A．Doctors will be replaced by robots.
B．Robots can only assist in diagnoses.
C．Treatment costs will significantly decrease.
D．Certain surgeries may become unnecessary.
35．How did Cheng feel about letting the public name the robots
A．Deeply moved. B．Lightly amused.
C．Slightly doubtful. D．Completely uninterested.
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Giving Old Buildings a New Life
Walking through cities, we often see old buildings standing quietly. Sadly, many are forgotten, falling apart, and their stories fading away. 36
Fortunately, Chinese cities are finding creative ways to revive them. Instead of turning them into untouched museum pieces, these buildings are being transformed into lively spaces like cafes, bookstores, or galleries. 37
Some worry that changing a building’s use might harm it. 38 Take “Xianlang” cafe in Beijing as an example. It occupies a century-old site, the former Sino-French University. The cafe preserves the original exterior, including wooden carvings and windows. Inside, it uses colors inspired by French artist Henri Matisse, creating a space where visitors enjoy coffee while experiencing the cultural link between China and France. It’s more than a cafe; it’s a storyteller.
39 Bagong’s House in Wuhan, a red-brick building from the early 1900s once used by Russian tea merchants, is now a high-end hotel preserving its facade. Inside, digital exhibitions showcase the ancient tea road history it witnessed. It also hosts talks and art shows, actively sharing its past with the public.
Bringing old buildings back to life takes creativity and a strong sense of responsibility. 40 Every time an old building is brought back to life, a piece of cultural memory is saved, and part of the city’s story continues.
A．These cultural treasures may disappear forever otherwise.
B．Digital tech and cultural events also breathe new life into old structures.
C．Therefore, protecting them requires government funding and public support.
D．Such neglect reflects a common challenge in urban development worldwide.
E．We need to find a balance between respecting the past and adding new ideas.
F．This creative reuse gives old structures new purposes while keeping their souls.
G．However, sensitive restoration that respects history allows for functional change.
第三部分　语言运用(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
One day I made my way into the small restaurant in our Seattle hotel for breakfast. Only two other tables were 41 , one by a family with young children: a girl and a boy and the other by two adults.
Suddenly the little boy was so 42 because sitting at the table directly behind us was a face he 43 . “Mom, look! It’s Michael Jordan.” He 44 to run over but was stopped by his mother.
Sure enough, there at the other table was the famous American basketball icon (传奇人物), discussing business with some important-looking people. The little boy could hardly 45 himself. He was so eager to talk to him and get a 46 . But his mother kept 47 , “He’s in a meeting, honey. He needs his 48 . This is not the time.” The poor boy was almost in tears. He couldn’t 49 knowing that his hero was in the same room as he!
50 , Michael excused himself from his breakfast, went over to the little boy and said, “Hi, I’m Michael Jordan. What’s your name ”
The little boy’s face totally 51 ! The whole family was 52 . It was wonderful to 53 as Michael shook hands with the little boy and then signed his name on a piece of paper.
What a (n) 54 act. It was such a little thing, and yet it said so much. Michael Jordan is as much a 55 off the court as he was on.
41．A．occupied B．reserved C．loaded D．repaired
42．A．confused B．nervous C．quiet D．excited
43．A．painted B．recognized C．recalled D．denied
44．A．attempted B．managed C．agreed D．pretended
45．A．enjoy B．motivate C．contain D．express
46．A．photo B．shirt C．souvenir D．signature
47．A．arguing B．discussing C．warning D．explaining
48．A．privacy B．standard C．convenience D．silence
49．A．bear B．quit C．mind D．practise
50．A．Hopefully B．Suddenly C．Naturally D．Predictably
51．A．went pale B．turned red C．lit up D．clouded over
52．A．puzzled B．amazed C．annoyed D．embarrassed
53．A．imagine B．record C．remember D．watch
54．A．brave B．mature C．kind D．effortless
55．A．coach B．hero C．neighbor D．player
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Near the village of Hengkeng in China’s Zhejiang province, there’s a bamboo forest with an open-air theatre, also made of bamboo. The incredible thing, however, is 56 no bamboo was actually cut to build the theater. Instead, living bamboo trees 57 (bend) and roped until they formed a dome (穹顶) with a circular opening at the top.
The so-called Bamboo Theater was designed by Xu Tiantian of DnA Design and Architecture to provide a space 58 cultural activities for the local community. Together with seven other 59 (project) from across China, it’s been highlighted in an exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art in New York that seeks 60 (change) people’s understanding of the country’s approach to contemporary architecture.
Titled “Reuse, Renew, Recycle: Recent Architecture from China”, the exhibition presents a new generation of Chinese architects who are promoting 61 (society) and environmental sustainability by transforming industrial buildings, 62 (recycle) materials, and reinterpreting ancient building techniques.
Nowadays, the meaning of sustainability is often defined by a large number of standards 63 certifications rather than the lived, spatial experience. But the exhibition introduces a more delicate definition 64 (inspire) by the use of traditional materials and a stronger 65 (connect) between architecture and nature.
“We want to redirect the global conversation to ecological approaches to architecture,” says Martino Stierli, who organized the exhibition along with Evangelos Kotsioris.
第四部分　写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
假设你是校学生会主席李华，今天你校优秀毕业生Lisa将要给同学们作一场主题为“High School Hints”的报告，请你在报告前做简要发言，内容包括：
1. 表示感谢；
2. 报告介绍；
3. 对观众的希望和要求。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Good morning, everyone, _______________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
第二节(满分25分)
阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Amy shut the bedroom door behind her, annoyed, “Why do I always have to do the dishes It’s so unfair!” she whispered, sinking onto her bed.
Her mother. Mrs. Thompson, always tried to explain. “Doing housework helps you grow into a responsible person. Amy, And it shows you care about our family.” But Amy never listened. To her, household chores were a tiresome burden, a waste of her precious teenage years.
One Monday evening, as Amy sat at the dinner table pushing her food around her plate, her mother coughed violently. Her face turned pale, and she excused herself, saying she wasn’t feeling well, Mrs. Thompson went to bed early, leaving a sink full of dirty dishes.
Amy thought about asking her mother to wash the dishes later, but something held her back. Remembering her mother’s pale face and weak voice. Amy was overwhelmed with a strange feeling. For the first time, she noticed how tired her mother looked lately. She realized that, besides taking care of the family, her mother also worked long hours at the office.
With a sigh. Amy stood up and walked into the kitchen. She stared at the mountain of dishes, feeling discouraged. But she rolled up her sleeves. As she washed the plates and bowls, she thought about all the times her mother had done this without a single complaint. Just as she was finishing up, she heard a soft voice behind her. “Amy ” It was her mother, looking surprised and touched, “You...you did the dishes.”
Amy turned around, feeling a bit embarrassed, “Yeah, well... you weren’t feeling well. so I thought I’d help out,” Mrs. Thompson smiled. her eyes filled with pride. “Thank you, dear, That’s very kind of you.”
That night, as Amy lay in bed, she couldn’t stop thinking. Maybe her mother was right. Maybe doing housework wasn’t just a chore-it was a way to show love and care for her family.
注意：
1.续写词数应为150个左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
The next morning, Amy woke up early and headed straight to the kitchen.
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From that day on, Amy’s perspective on doing household chores changed.
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广安中学2026年高考冲刺月测二
九月月测 英语试题参考答案
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
B A B C A A B C C B C B C A A C B C A A
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
C B D C C A D C D D A D C D B D F G B E
41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55
A D B A C D D A A B C B D C B
56．that 57．were bent 58．for 59．projects 60．to change
61．social/societal 62．recycling 63．and/or 64．inspired 65．connection
第一节：
Good morning, everyone. I’m Li Hua, the president of the student union. First of all, I’d like to express our sincere gratitude to Lisa for coming back to share her precious experience with us. Her report, titled “High School Hints,” is sure to provide us with valuable insights and useful tips on how to make the most of our high school years. I hope all of you can listen attentively and take notes. After the report, there will be a Q&A session, during which you can feel free to ask Lisa any questions you have. Let’s give Lisa a warm welcome!
第二节：
The next morning, Amy woke up early and headed straight to the kitchen. She found her mother sitting at the table, sipping a cup of tea. Seeing Amy, Mrs. Thompson looked surprised. “Why are you up so early ” she asked. Amy smiled and replied, “I want to help make breakfast today. After all, I’ve learned that doing housework is a way to show love.” Her mother’s eyes widened with joy, and she hugged Amy tightly, saying, “I’m so proud of you, dear.”
From that day on, Amy’s perspective on doing household chores changed. She no longer saw them as tiresome tasks but as opportunities to contribute to her family’s happiness. Whenever she did the dishes or swept the floor, she thought about how these small acts made a big difference. One day, when her friends complained about doing chores, Amy shared what she had learned, telling them, “I’ve realized that helping out at home is not just a duty; it’s a way to show we care.” Her words made her friends pause and think.
听力原文：
【Text 1】
M: Do you know what time the bus is supposed to come, Mandy I arrived at 4:50 and now it’s already a quarter past five.
W: Well, obviously it’s ten minutes late.
【Text 2】
W: I heard there’s a newly opened supermarket in our block. Is it near the theater
M: No. It’s opposite the bank, right next to the cinema.
【Text 3】
M: You see, I like going off and doing my own thing. You know, history and museums—those are what interest me.
W: Well, I love markets and looking for bargains. We all want a particular kind of holiday. The trouble is that it isn’t the same!
【Text 4】
M: Peter and I have decided to go hiking in the nearby countryside this afternoon. Do you want to join us
W: Go hiking under such a burning sun I think I’ll pass.
【Text 5】
M: The musical was terrible. I don’t even understand what they wanted to express. What do you think of it
W: Well, it’s not that bad, just not as good as I’d expected.
【Text 6】
W: Excuse me, my flight has been delayed and there are a few questions. Can you help me
M: Yes, madam. What can I do for you
W: First of all, where can I exchange some currency
M: You just go upstairs on the right, and you will see the currency exchange office.
W: Thank you. And can you tell me where the nearest restaurant is
M: This airport has many. Just walk down that corridor and you can take your pick.
W: Great. One more thing, do you know when the duty-free shop opens
M: I believe it opens at 10:00, madam.
W: Thank you.
M: You are welcome.
【Text 7】
M: Interesting news!
W: What’s that, John
M: It’s about a picture drawn by Georges Remi. When the picture appeared in a public sale last week, it quickly reached $2 million. And it was sold for $1.8 million more than that at last.
W: Amazing! But who is Georges Remi
M: He’s a Belgian artist. He created the drawing as the cover of his book, The Blue Lotus. Then he drew a simpler version of the picture with a black dragon and a red background. He gave the original drawing to the 7-year-old son of his editor, which wasn’t seen again until 1981.
W: Have you read the book
M: Yes. It tells the story of a young reporter called Tintin, his dog Snowy, and their adventures in China. In the original picture, Tintin and Snowy are hiding in a large vase while a huge dragon floats above them.
【Text 8】
W: What happened to you, Billy A few hours ago you were over the moon, and now you’re acting like the world is about to end.
M: Oh, it must be the pills my doctor gave me for my headaches. The medicine makes me so moody.
W: Well, that explains everything. For a moment I thought you were still reading that romance novel.
M: No, I gave it up. I just found the plot was not that attractive.
W: Alright. Anyway, are you still feeling okay to help me with my term paper this evening I mean, that’s totally fine with me if you want to change it to another day. I can help my mom do some cleaning, or teach my sister to play the guitar instead.
M: Let’s stick to our original plan, Grace. I’m fine. Don’t be worried.
W: Okay. Do you need a cup of hot cocoa It always gives some peace to my nerves.
M: No, just some soda water would be fine. Thanks.
W: Okay.
【Text 9】
M: Oh, there you are!
W: Hi. Did you get the classes you wanted
M: Not really. My physics lectures are 8 to 9 in the morning on Tuesday and Thursday. Those are going to be killers. I’ll need two alarm clocks. And I get a Friday lab from 2 to 4. I can’t get an earlier one because they conflict with my biology courses.
W: Those Friday classes sure ruin a four-day week.
M: Yeah. You still have time before you register the courses
W: There are still a few minutes left till ten.
M: I’ve heard that there’s a real shortage of dorm space this year.
W: How come The student body doesn’t increase, I think.
M: They pulled down Dormitory A to put up a new one—but it won’t be finished until the end of December.
W: Too bad. I wouldn’t want to live outside the campus anyway. You know, it’s economical and convenient to live right here.
M: Yeah. But we could share the money for an apartment—and think of the parties we could throw! You can’t have a real party in a dorm room.
W: Yeah. That’s a very good point. Let’s keep our eyes open for a place outside school for next year, then.
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M: Welcome to Inhotim. Now I’ll give an introduction to it, first. From a distance, Inhotim looks like typical Brazilian countryside, but as you get closer, you notice something a bit unusual. There are tourists walking through the fields and gardens! This beautiful place started as a farm and for many years only farmers lived here. But that all changed in the 1990s when billionaire Bernardo Paz decided to use the space for something very different. He created a “Disneyland” for art lovers! Today, people travel from around the world and look at the art. The spaces of Inhotim include more than 500 sculptures by Brazilian and international artists. As well as being important culturally, it is really important for the local area because Inhotim creates a lot of jobs—1,000 people work here in the museum, gardens and restaurants. Although it is quite far from the usual tourist spots of Brazil, it is now a very successful and popular outdoor museum.

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